penicillins

PenicillinsBasic Penicillins are a narrow spectrum antibiotic.Broad spectrum penicillins also known as aminopenicillins, these include amoxicillin and ampicillin.Penicillinase resistant penicillins are also known as antistaphylococcal penicillinsExtended spectrum of penicillins include pipperacillin-tazobactimBeta lactamase inhibitors are combined with penicillin to be more effective these include augmentin and zosynCephalosporinsSimilar structure has been as someone, semisynthetic they are the bacteriacide. There four generations.First generation includes cephalexin and cefadroxil.Third generation include cefdnirSide effects of cephalosporin include puritis and nephrotoxicity. Interaction with alcohol may cause flushing dizziness headache.MacrolidesErythromycin: broad spectrum antibiotic inhibits protein synthesis it is bacteriostatic at low doses and bacteriacide at high doses.Side effects can include tinnitus and ototoxicity and can be toxic to the liver.Examples are erythromycin